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Proofread Your Text with "Read Aloud" in Word

  I read a lot of papers and manuscripts and find so many errors. I'm not talking about graduate students. I'm talking about professors, clinicians, and famous authors writing for journals and magazines. The editing work of popular books is better, but their work is not perfect. If major authors cannot get things right with the help of professional editors, I would guess most of us need some extra help. It turns out that some people are unaware of the "Read Aloud" option in Microsoft Word. So, here's what I found. I can proofread my text with the “Read Aloud” option in Microsoft Word.  to try it, type some text to be read. You will need speakers hooked up to hear the voice. Also, you will need a recent version of word that includes the "Read Aloud" option. Firstly, click on the Review Tab at the top of the Ribbon. Secondly, find the “Read Aloud” item on the left section of the ribbon--see below. Thirdly, place your curso...